Anyone know of a guitar case brand made in USA (or at least, not in China)?

[El Tele Lobo]

Not sure if this is the right forum, so mods, feel free to move if necessary.

There are a dizzying array of options out there today for cases, gig bags and other guitar storage/protection. I'm trying to find a brand either made in USA or in a non-China country of origin. Can anyone recommend one for me? I know many of you have exposure to a variety of brands. Thanks in advance. Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for all of you!

 

[brookdalebill]

Calton cases are made in Austin, Tx.
Admittedly, they’re expensive fortresses, and probably not what you had in mind.
Lots of cases are made in Canada, again not the USA, but close!
Ameritage, too (also pricey fortresses).
I’m assuming about them (the name is perhaps a giveaway).

 

[Skydog1010]

I believe G&G has a line of USA made cases. Not sure about Pelican anymore.

 

[Peegoo]

I think some of Levy's stuff is still made in Canada, but my info is a few years old.

Harvest cases and bags are made in Germany. They make some of the finest leather gig bags you'll ever see. I have one and have used it for 15 years to transport Les Pauls, and never a problem.

 

[memorex]

Gator claims they manufacture their cases in Indiana.

 

[Silent Otto]

Main Stage Cases | Professional grade hard shell cases for touring musicians

mainstagecases.com

from , where yer yankee dollar goes farther...

 

[Jakedog]

I have G&G and TKL cases with made in Canada labels, but they’re really old. Nowadays I don’t know. The only cases I ever get come with a guitar or bass. I don’t use them at all. Ever. Anything that leaves the house does so in a decent gig bag. All hard cases do for me is take up storage space.

 

[Freeman Keller]

TKL is made in Canada. Cedar Creek is their custom division.

 

[loco gringo]

TKL still made in Canada, I am pretty sure. S&B may be an option, too.

 

[Dave Hicks]

Gator claims they manufacture their cases in Indiana.

I've seen their factory, but I don't know what gets made in it. Their web site implies that they make at least some of them in the US (https://gatorco.com/about-us/), but checking a few on Amazon came up with China as the country of origin.

TKL still made in Canada, I am pretty sure. S&B may be an option, too.

"TKL’s comprehensive series of wood cases are built in both the U.S. and Canada, and the company’s Concept and Vectra branded molded cases, which Dougherty calls “some of the lightest, strongest molded cases on the market, and proudly selected by some major musical instrument makers,” are made at its headquarters factory in Oilville, Virginia." https://www.musictrades.com/profile25.html

 

[Swirling Snow]

Good answers. I believe in hard cases, and TKL would be my first stop. Unless it's vintage, then something like a Calton is warranted.

I have to say though, the "semi-soft" category is closing the gap. The PRS soft case that came with my SE was way nicer than the bag that came with my MiM Strat. The soft case that came with our Taylor is so nice we haven't considered getting a hard case.

 

[Killing Floor]

Collings.

 

[stormsedge]

Gator claims they manufacture their cases in Indiana.

I've seen their factory, but I don't know what gets made in it.

Gator’s Indiana plant was acquired specifically to do roto-molding of plastics. With that in mind, if looking for a US made product, I’d look at their plastic TSA type cases. I have two of their TSAs and they are pretty nice.

 

[WingedWords]

I'd say Hiscox, but apparently they have no US or Canada distribution at present. Very good cases though and reasonably priced.

Musical Instrument Cases | Hard Guitar Cases | Leading Manufacturer

The renowned quality of our cases, have protected musicians' instruments worldwide for over 35 years. Our popularity is testament to our passion for quality. Proudly made in England.

hiscoxcases.com

 

[Tricone]

.

 

[JohnnyThul]

Bam Cases from France comes to mind.

GWW makes their cases in Costa Rica afaik. They made cases for PRS and Gibson Custom Shop as well as Duesenberg.

 

[Tarkus60]

$1400 for a guitar case....take my money.

 

[telestratosonic]

TRIC guitar cases are made in Canada by Godin (https://godinguitars.com). I have two for my acoustics. They're lighter than traditional guitar cases and travel well when flying on commercial (737) flights..

Not sure if there are any for solid body electrics though.

The weak Canadian dollar is about $0.75 compared to the US dollar right now so the price is right.

 

[Beebe]

Georgia Case Company

Georgia Case Company - Custom ATA Cases - Pelican and Storm Distributor

Custom Designed Heavy Duty Shipping Cases Highest Standard of Quality Economical.

www.georgiacase.com

 

[Freeman Keller]

Custom Cedar Creek cases (Canada). Heavy, expensive, long delivery, perfect fit